Electrical Design Lead Engineer

Dhafir Technologies L.L.C.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhafir Technologies L.L.C. is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to oversee the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for infrastructure, energy, and oil & gas projects.

The role coordinates with multiple disciplines to meet project objectives and ensure compliance with industry standards. The candidate will provide technical guidance, conduct risk assessments, and manage testing, commissioning, and documentation efforts while driving safety and quality across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, UAE Equivalency Certificate mandatory.
• Master in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering team to deliver project milestones.
• Develop project schedules and manage timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines.
• Develop and review detailed design specifications, drawings, and documents.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

DCS systems

Job description

The Lead Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of all Electrical systems. This role involves detailed design and project co-ordination of Electrical works on Infrastructure, Energy and oil & Gas industrial projects and overseeing all aspects of electrical physical design, principles, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with other engineering disciplines to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and manage the Electrical Engineering team to ensure the successful delivery of project milestones.
• Develop project schedules and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines.

Design and Development

• Develop and review detailed design specifications, engineering documents, and drawings.
• Select appropriate instrumentation and control systems and components to meet project requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Extensive Knowledge of electrical system studies using relevant software and conversant with shortcircuit, load flow, motor starting & voltage drop calculations,main single line diagram, protection & metering diagrams, relay setting & protection coordination of the system, Emergency Diesel Generator Sizing, Underground cable sizing, Grounding.Etc.
• Should possess good knowledge of internationalcodes & standards.
• Should have worked on equipmentsizing, specifications,MR preparation, technicalbid evaluation and vendorprint reviews of various electrical equipment like Switchyard, Generator Step-Up Transformer, Busduct, MV & LV switchgear,MCCs, power & distribution transformers, DC systems / UPS, Cables, generator circuit breaker, bus duct, lighting fixtures.
• Skills in review of 3D Model in S3D and be a stakeholder in 30%, 60% and 90% Model Reviews with Client, Vendor and Sub Contractors
• Vendor Prints Review of Electrical / Equipmental packages.
• Preparation of three Line Diagrams & Logic Diagrams, Overall Single Line Diagrams, conversant with electrical layouts like raceways, lighting, grounding & lightning protection, Switchyard layouts etc.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
• Knowledge of inter discipline coordination.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.
• Review Electrical Systems Vendors offers, prepare Vendor Technical Clarifications and prepare Technical Bid Evaluation reports.

Technical Expertise

• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team.
• Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks. Must be self-motivated, results oriented, and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast paced multi-disciplinary team environment
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, initiative and analytical skills
• Good oral and written English skills able to produce fluent Documents, Reports, and Technical Notes

Stake-holder Management

• Liaise with the Electrical / Instrument Designers, vendors, and sub-contractors to ensure timely delivery and quality of instrumentation and control systems.
• Manage interface meetings with Clients and Vendors to progress design scopes
• Evaluate and approve vendor proposals and technical documents.

Testing and Commissioning

• Develop and oversee testing and commissioning plans for Electrical / instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure proper calibration, installation, and functioning of all Electrical / instrumentation and control equipment.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including specifications, reports, as-built drawings and close-out reports.
• Provide regular progress reports to project stakeholders.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all instrumentation and control activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety within the engineering team and across the project site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, / Electrical & Instrumentation, or a related field. UAE Equivalency Certificate for the degree is mandatory
• Master in Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering, with a focus on petrochemical projects.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ISA, IEC, ANSI).
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, PLC programming, DCS systems).
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

• This position may require work in both office and field settings.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.